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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,975.72, 91,052.40 and 37,690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,975.72, 91,052.40 and 37,690.52 is: 52,016.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,975.72 : 91,052.40 = 37,690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,975.72/91,052.40 = 37,690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,975.72x = 91,052.40 × 37,690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,975.72x = 3,431,812,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,812,303.25/65,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,016.29

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